Experience the Amazon with this 10 Day / 9 Night Amazon Peacock Bass Fishing vacation package and tour that includes an Amazon Jungle Lodge, 6 Days of Fishing, transportation and much more.
Best Vacation Package for Peacock Bass Fishing in the Amazon
You will use the Juma Amazon Lodge as a home base and depart each morning by boat, returning each night for rest and relaxation. Offering unwavering quality and a commitment to exceptional service, the Juma Amazon Lodge delivers a truly unique experience.
About the Peacock Bass:
Called ‘tucunare’ in Portuguese, the peacock bass is a born ambusher and a ferocious freshwater fish. Interestingly enough, the ‘bass’ portion of the fish’s name is not correct. Tucunare are actually members of the cichlid family (like oscar).
Acrobatic brawlers on a line, they snap 30-lb. monofilament like thread, straighten saltwater hooks, mangle lures and send rods home in pieces. They are almost exclusively diurnal and aren’t the least bit sun-shy, hitting most lures at the surface with explosive force. They’re not too choosey about baits, but landing them is guaranteed to be one of the toughest freshwater fights you’ll ever get in.
Peacock Bass Fishing Package at the Juma Amazon Lodge includes:
- All necessary ground transportation and air charters within Brazil
- Lodging (double occupancy)
- Complimentary quality fishing tackle (Falcon Rods and Shimano Reels) and all necessary top water lures provided for your use while in Brazil
- Guide service (2 anglers with a Brazilian guide in Boat with outboard motors
- 6 days of fishing per week
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) except last day in Manaus
- Open bar (Brazilian beer, wine and liquor)
- Daily laundry & maid service
- Brazilian Fishing License
Additional costs not included are:
- International & Domestic Airfare. Clients are responsible for domestic airfare & reservations.
- Tips – Gratuities for guides and staff are at the client’s discretion. If you receive excellent service, a total tip of $180-200 per angler/per week would be appropriate and divided between the guide and staff.
- Medical Considerations – The Centers for Disease Control recommend Yellow Fever Vaccination and Malaria prophylaxis for traveling to the Amazon River Basin. We recommend that you please consult your physician.
- Passport/Visa costs – All tourists traveling from the U.S. to Brazil must have a valid Passport and Brazilian Visa.
Observations
Transportation:
- Transfers in private vehicles with English speaking expert guide. The transfers are made from Manaus to Barcelos via a Rico Charter Jets with a capacity of 30 people. Then from Barcelos to Rio Negro Lodge via Nitro Bass boat.
Group Size:
- Any group size.
Staff:
- 6 Days of fishing with guide service (2 anglers with a Brazilian guide in Nitro Bass Boat).
Custom Amazon Travel Packages Itineraries
This is a Sample Vacation Package that we have created for customers in the past.
Contact us for a Custom Package created just for you.
Day 1 – Amazon
- 17h30 – Departure from Manaus (we will pick you up from the airport or any hotel in Manaus; the time may vary according to the hotel location). On the way to the lodge, we pass by the Meeting of the Waters.
- 17h00 – Arrival at the Juma Amazon Lodge, where you are greeted with a welcome drink.
- 19h00 – Dinner with regional and international cuisine.
- 20h00 – Alligator spotting.
Day 2 – Amazon
- 06h00 – Breakfast.
- 07h00 – Peacock bass sport fishing.
- 12h00 – Lunch with regional and international cuisine.
- 14h00 – Peacock bass sport fishing.
- 19h00 – Dinner with regional and international cuisine.
Day 3 – Amazon
- 06h00 – Breakfast.
- 07h00 – Peacock bass sport fishing.
- 12h00 – Lunch with regional and international cuisine.
- 14h00 – Peacock bass sport fishing.
- 19h00 – Dinner with regional and international cuisine.
Day 4 – Amazon
- 06h00 – Breakfast.
- 07h00 – Peacock bass sport fishing.
- 12h00 – Lunch with regional and international cuisine.
- 14h00 – Peacock bass sport fishing.
- 19h00 – Dinner with regional and international cuisine.
Day 5 – Amazon
- 06h00 – Breakfast.
- 07h00 – Peacock bass sport fishing.
- 12h00 – Lunch with regional and international cuisine.
- 14h00 – Peacock bass sport fishing.
- 19h00 – Dinner with regional and international cuisine.
Day 6 – Amazon
- 06h00 – Breakfast.
- 07h00 – Peacock bass sport fishing.
- 12h00 – Lunch with regional and international cuisine.
- 14h00 – Peacock bass sport fishing.
- 19h00 – Dinner with regional and international cuisine.
Day 7 – Amazon
- 07h00 – Breakfast.
- 08h30 – Return to Manaus, with a stop at the Pirarucu Floating Dock.
- 12h00 – Arrive in Manaus (the drop-off can be at the airport or at any hotel in Manaus)
6 nights at the Juma Amazon Lodge. The Juma Amazon Lodge is located in a remote and untouched region 100 km (62 miles) southeast of Manaus. It can be reached in approximately three hours by vans and boats (during the trip we pass through the Meeting of the Waters and, on the way back, also by the Pirarucu Floating Dock). The trip can be made by hydroplane (30 minutes) upon request.
The structure and operation of the lodge have been carefully designed to be totally integrated into the rainforest environment, minimizing human footprint while enabling visitors to enjoy and preserve the flora and fauna of the surrounding jungle. The lodge is built over solid ground, on a series of stilts, facing the silent waters of the Juma Lake.
Bungalows
There are 8 standard bungalows facing the jungle and 12 special bungalows facing the lake, all nestled among the treetops 15 meters (49 feet) above the water (during the dry season), in a private, secluded area of the lodge. All bungalows are comfortable, with private bathroom, fan and balcony.
Restaurant
The restaurant is also built on stilts and has an excellent view to the Juma Lake. The meals are buffet-style, with regional and international cuisine.
Front Desk
The front desk, located in front of a deck area with a nice lake view, has a small bar, some games (cards, backgammon, chess, etc.), books about the Amazon, painting implements and a professional telescope for moon and star observation.
Hammock House
The hammock house is very popular among our guests, especially after meals and activities.
Additional tours are not included in this vacation package but can be arranged upon request.